Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2013 22:03:29 GMT -5
This is the most interesting fight on the card for me. A horrible-streak by Rampage, vs a good start from a rookie with potential. Proven veteran, vs. potential-filled rookie. HERE GOES.!
Ferocious staredown by Rampage while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Heath Herring is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Quinton Jackson is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rampage is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rampage pushes Heath Herring againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Herring tries to block Quinton Jackson punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Heath Herring!
Quinton Jackson is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Rampage! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Herring struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Heath Herring seems frustrated.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal punches to Herring's face while in the clinch!
Herring pushes Quinton Jackson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Herring who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Quinton Jackson pushes away Herring and breaks the clinch.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herring from the ground!
Herring's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Heath Herring
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Heath Herring is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Herring
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Heath Herring is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage tries to escape from the closed guard
Rampage succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Herring
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Herring's face!
Herring has a small cut in his Forehead
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Herring
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Herring is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
2:06 Round 1 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring has Rampage controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rampage is unable to move under Herring control.
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring has Rampage controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rampage is unable to move under Herring control.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage and Heath Herring are cliched up against the cage. Rampage steps for a throw
Heath Herring is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage tries to open up Heath Herring's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Herring in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quinton Jackson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Herring's face with those brutal elbows! Herring needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Herring's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Herring.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Herring's being punished here!
Herring's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Herring staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Heath Herring is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Herring laid out on the mat! Quinton Jackson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Herring's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 1
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
OKay, so is Rampage back, or did Herring have a bad fight? Or was it just a mismatch? Time will tell, but this was a big fight for both men. Herring still needs some work to compete with the elite. Neat fight.
Ferocious staredown by Rampage while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Heath Herring is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Quinton Jackson is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rampage is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rampage pushes Heath Herring againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Herring tries to block Quinton Jackson punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Heath Herring!
Quinton Jackson is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Rampage! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Herring struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Heath Herring seems frustrated.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal punches to Herring's face while in the clinch!
Herring pushes Quinton Jackson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Herring who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Quinton Jackson pushes away Herring and breaks the clinch.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Herring from the ground!
Herring's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson shows great balance while pushing away Heath Herring
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Heath Herring is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Herring
Not a desiderable position that Rampage is in now. Heath Herring is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Rampage tries to escape from the closed guard
Rampage succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Herring
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson viciously slams hammer blows to Herring's face!
Herring has a small cut in his Forehead
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Herring
Rampage delivers a few accurate elbows!
Herring is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
2:06 Round 1 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring has Rampage controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rampage is unable to move under Herring control.
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage is in rear mount over Herring
Herring has Rampage controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rampage is unable to move under Herring control.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rampage and Heath Herring are cliched up against the cage. Rampage steps for a throw
Heath Herring is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Quinton Jackson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Herring's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage tries to open up Heath Herring's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Herring in the side of the head
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring launches a few weak punches
Rampage blocks them effectively.
Rampage tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quinton Jackson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Herring's face with those brutal elbows! Herring needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Herring's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Herring is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rampage's moves.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Quinton Jackson aggressively and repeatedly punches Herring.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Herring's being punished here!
Herring's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Quinton Jackson has left Herring staggered! Quinton Jackson should try push forward now and finish this!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Heath Herring
Rampage knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Heath Herring is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
That brutal impact left Herring laid out on the mat! Quinton Jackson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Herring's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Quinton Jackson by KO (GnP) at 4:54 Round 1
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/34 (85%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/12 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
OKay, so is Rampage back, or did Herring have a bad fight? Or was it just a mismatch? Time will tell, but this was a big fight for both men. Herring still needs some work to compete with the elite. Neat fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!